Electrician - Training on Solar PV

Rise Technical; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an Electrician to join their expanding team in Devon. The role involves installation and testing of solar PV systems, with provided training and progression opportunities. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with training, life assurance, holiday, and pension benefits.

Benefits

Training programs

Life assurance

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in commercial/industrial environments is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and stay away for work.

Responsibilities

• Electrical installation of solar PV and battery systems.
• Testing and signing off on electrical work.
• Supervising trainee electricians on-site.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Technical aptitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

18th Edition

2391 Inspection and Testing

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01.08.2025

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Electrician - Training on Solar PV

Covering South West

£35'000 - £40'000 + Training + Life Assurance + Progression + 25 Days Holiday (+BH) + Pension

Are you a qualified electrician with eager to enhance your skills and progress into the exciting and consistently evolving renewable energy sector?

Do you want to join a successful and rapidly expanding renewable energy company where you will work within a team of industry professionals, receive excellent training and the opportunity to advance your career?

This well-established company are the renewable engineering arm of a national wholesaler, specialising in the design and installation of domestic and commercial solar PV projects across the South West and nationwide. They have been operating in the sector for over 12 years and have a long-standing reputation for honesty and integrity where the team are proud of the work they deliver. The business is currently thriving as the UK strives towards the net zero targets. As a result, they have exciting expansion plans moving forward, and are now looking to grow their engineering team to facilitate future success.

In this role, the Electrician will be responsible for the electrical installation and testing of solar PV and battery storage systems to domestic properties across the South West and commercial projects nationwide. Training on solar PV will be provided, and once up to standard you will be able to work independently and train junior electricians. Occasional stay aways will be required.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified electrician, NVQ Level 3 and/or time-served, with a desire to learn new technology and progress into the renewable sector. For the right candidate with a good level of experience, the company are willing to fund qualifications such as C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing. You must have excellent communication and customer service skills, and a full UK Driving License.

This is an exciting opportunity for an electrician to broaden their skillset and break into the highly sought after renewable energy sector, with a reputable company offering career stability, consistent support in your personal development and the chance to be a valued member of a professional organisation.

The Role:
*Electrical installation of Solar PV and battery storage systems on domestic and commercial roof-tops
*Test and sign off electrical work
*Responsible for H&S and other trainee electricians on site
*Provide excellent customer service and be respectful in customer properties
*Covering South-West region for domestic, with some nationwide travel and stay aways to commercial sites

The Person:
*NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
*18th Edition
*Experience working in commercial / industrial environments is advantageous
*2391 Inspection and Testing is desirable
*Experience on Solar PV is advantageous
*Excellent communication and customer service skills
*Willing to travel across the South West, and nationwide with stay aways where required
*Full UK Driving license